Opening Hymn:Thy Word Is Like a Garden, Lord (Edwin Hodder, 1863)
1. Thy Word is like a garden, Lord,
With flowers bright and fair;
And every one who seeks may pluck
A lovely cluster there.
Thy Word is like a deep, deep mine;
And jewels rich and rare
Are hidden in its mighty depths
For every searcher there.
Sermon:
Spending time in the word teaches children about Our Heavenly Father’s character and communicates His deep love for them. Knowing Our Heavenly Father nurtures trust and a relationship with Him. Trusting Our Heavenly Father leads to a life of obedience to Him. Second, giving children Scriptures to memorize helps them understand Our Heavenly Father’s will for their lives and how they fit into His bigger picture. 6 Tips Before You Begin
1) Give them a good reason to read the Bible. Often our children need to know the “why” before they can agree to a new activity. …
2) Establish a routine. Establish a routine for you and your children. …
3) Be realistic. …
4) Be systematic. …
5) Ask good questions. ..
Since the Bible is God’s Word, studying it is a way to know God better. Through His words we come to know not only the nature and attributes of God, but we also come to understand His plan for each of us. In a larger sense, we also come to know God’s plan in history, His sovereignty, His providence, His love and more. As you can see, incorporating a study Bible into your spiritual practice offers a many benefits such as a deeper understanding the written word, how to interpret it, what the themes throughout the Bible are, and insights from Bible scholars. To control another person’s through any means is a perversion of the gift of free will that God intends for all. Even though one may believe what they are doing is for the good of the person or people they are controlling it is still against God’s will.Trying to control someone—in marriage, parenting, the church, or government—is evil. The Bible recognizes authority, but it takes a strong stand against control. If someone abuses God-given authority, they become perpetrators of evil.How to deal with controlling people.
Communicate
using “I” statements, such as “I feel hurt,” to speak in a way that reduces feelings of blame.
discussing ways to divide responsibilities or share control.
offering alternative courses of action to replace the behavior, such as making plans together rather than the person making plans for them.
A controlling spirit is an unhealthy need to influence others. It is a spiritual stronghold that blinds too many leaders or people who want to be leaders. Some have called this the Jezebel spirit based on the woman in 1 and 2 Kings.Spirit Control allows its user to achieve a multitude of potent abilities through their ki, including Instant Transmission (a basic ability), Cloning, Gigantification, Healing (an advanced ability) and Forced Spirit Fission (an extremely advanced ability.
Because of these spirits’ unconventional ability to manipulate, they’re called “controlling spirits.” These spirits are responsible for the moral decadence in our world today. How do I know this? In 2 Corinthians 10:3 (KJV), the Bible says, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.” Everything may seem natural, but the spiritual realm controls the physical.
Closing Hymn: Be still my soul by Jean Sebelious;
Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In every change He faithful will remain
Be still my soul thy best, thy heavenly friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end
Be still, my soul, thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake
All now mysterious shall be bright at last
Be still, my soul, the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below
Closing Prayer”
Lord, as I face the day’s challenges, You will be my first choice instead of my last resort.
Prayer for renewing faith
Heavenly Father, I’m asking You to give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to receive Your correction and guidance, as I seek a faith revolution in my life—a dramatic turnaround in my thinking, believing, speaking and acting. I ask You to give me the strength to hold strong in the days ahead.
Lord Jesus take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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